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Can i get hsv1 by kissing someone with my mouth closed? can i catch it from drinking after someone? what about sharing toothbrushes?

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Likely: The chances of you contracting hsv are most likely if that person was having a flare-up, but the chances go down if they were not broken out. Best advice is to be careful and kindly refuse affection during flare-ups.

Dr Malerman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/5/2019

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